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St. Mary Elementary School

105 E Main St
Brussels, IL 62013
St. Mary Elementary School in Brussels, IL, offers co鈥揺ducational programs for grades PK through 8 in a rural community setting.
Founded in 1869, the school is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
The school enrolls approximately 50 udents, maintaining a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 13:1 with four teachers on staff.
Mary Elementary ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois based on its founding year, reflecting a long鈥揺ablished educational presence.
As a rural Illinois Catholic elementary school, it serves families seeking education within a religious framework from early childhood through middle school.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

St. Mary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1869
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
St. Mary Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: If Faith Can Move Mountains...Think Of What It Can Do For Education!
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is St. Mary Elementary School's ranking?
St. Mary Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Mary Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Mary Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked IL School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 50 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $11,006 for elementary schools and $15,730 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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